1 day before

The day of the party will be incredibly busy – we guarantee that new tasks will pop up throughout the day!

If you decorate and cook the night before, you can give yourself breathing room the next day and one less thing to do.

A good idea is to gather your cleaning supplies in a near place, in case of spills or dropped food.

Set the stage & decorate

Get your cleaning supplies sorted

Cook or chill dishes overnight

The day of the party

Lay the table with napkins, plates, cutlery, glasses etc – don’t forget a jug of water and condiments!

Finally, the Christmas party checklist is at an end…

Once you’re ready, festive, and fabulous, it’s time to enjoy your Christmas party!

Charge your phone for photos

Final setup

…and enjoy!

Further ideas

Food & drink

Deciding on your food & drink ahead of time gives room for any dietary requests or food changes, just in case.

Do you want something Chrismassy, classic, or traditionally Welsh? Or would you like to go further afield, with a grand Greek buffet for something more memorable? Take a look through our menus for inspiration…

Don’t forget, your drinks are also important. You can go for a selection of wines & beers, or shake things up with a bespoke festive cocktail.

If the thought of a full Christmas party checklist is making you feel queasier than a 70mph sleigh ride, why not release the reins of stress to us?

You get your time back to sit and relax without darting in and out of the kitchen, and get waited on by professional chefs. It’s like Christmas come early!

You can also get your decor and tableware like cloths, runners, napkin holders etc.

Last minute tasks

You’ll probably want photos and videos, so juice up that phone before your guests start demanding Wi-Fi and chargers.

Speaking of internet, it may be a good idea to jot down your Wi-Fi code on a piece of paper for your guests to use themselves – although we love an old fashioned party, where the phones are put away and guests chat.

And no doubt your home will smell delicious from all the cooking, but a festive candle dotted around the place is always lovely.

Once you’re all set up, it’s time to pour yourself a glass of fizz – you’ve earned it – and start the festivities!

Did you find our Christmas party checklist useful? Can you think of any other essential steps? Let us know in the comments below!